Shokz OpenRun Pro

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,942)

Bone conduction technology with Shokz TurboPitch and dual bass enhancers delivers audio through your cheekbone while keeping ears open to surroundings. The 29-gram wraparound titanium frame provides a secure, lightweight fit with 10-hour battery life for extended training sessions. Best for runners and cyclists who need to maintain awareness of traffic and environmental sounds during workouts.

Form Factor on-ear
driver type bone conduction
impedance ohms 9
Wireless Yes
open closed back open
bluetooth version 5.1
battery life hours 10
Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones
47 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong mic (73rd percentile) 73rd
  • Strong connectivity (72nd percentile) 72nd

Cons

  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)
  • Below average battery (18th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '22: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '23: 4.7★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '24: 4.2★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '24: 3.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review25264443112421Q3 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q3 202595/1005.0★4 reviews

    Buyers in this period praised the headphones for comfort, battery life, and ability to hear surroundings. One noted slight discomfort after long wear and a small head might prefer the mini size.

    • Comfortable and good quality, though one user found them slightly uncomfortable after hours and would prefer mini for small head.
    • Excellent battery life, charging to 75% from dead in about 5 minutes.
    • Great for hearing surroundings while using, appreciated by adult kids with children.
    • Useful for hands-free phone calls and audiobooks, worn all day by a stroke survivor.
  2. Q2 202467/1003.7★3 reviews

    Buyers in this period are split: one loves the comfort and battery life, another finds them hard to hear in noise, uncomfortable, and lacking voice assistant support.

    • Comfort for sensitive ears and long battery life praised.
    • Difficult to hear in noisy environments; no Siri/Alexa support.
    • Fit is fussy and can become uncomfortable after hours.
    • Concept appreciated but execution criticized; hopes for future versions.
  3. Q1 202478/1004.3★4 reviews

    Buyers praised comfort, open-ear design, and awareness of surroundings, but noted average sound quality and volume control quirks.

    • Comfortable and secure fit, suitable for exercise and all-day wear.
    • Open-ear design allows awareness of surroundings while listening.
    • Sound quality is decent for calls and music, but not superior.
    • Volume control affects device volume, unlike previous model.
  4. Q4 202382/1004.5★4 reviews

    Buyers in Q4 2023 praised the improved design, comfort, and sound quality for sports, but noted short battery life and difficulty hearing in loud environments.

    • Great for workouts, running, and biking; users appreciate awareness of surroundings.
    • Comfortable, no ear irritation, and improved design over previous model.
    • Battery life only about 3 hours, which is short for some users.
    • Sound quality is good, but hard to hear in very loud environments.
  5. Q3 2023100/1005.0★4 reviews

    Buyers praised the headphones for style, sound quality, long battery life, and comfort, with one noting they are great for work and podcasts.

    • Sound quality praised, especially bass and around-ear fit.
    • Battery life described as lasting forever, ideal for work use.
    • Comfort highlighted, with one user wearing them all day.
    • Stylish design and suitability for music and podcasts noted.
  6. Q2 202387/1004.7★6 reviews

    Buyers in this period praised comfort, sound quality, and stability during physical activity. They also valued the open-ear design for situational awareness, though one noted sound leakage at high volume.

    • Comfortable fit, especially for those with ear issues or during exercise.
    • Good sound quality and battery life (up to 12 hours).
    • Stays in place during physical activity, solving earbud drop issues.
    • Open-ear design allows awareness but sound leaks at high volume.
  7. Q4 202296/1005.0★5 reviews

    Buyers in this period praised these bone conduction headphones for running and workouts, highlighting comfort, snug fit, and the ability to hear surroundings. Volume limit and sound quality were also appreciated.

    • Great for running and workouts, allowing awareness of surroundings while listening to music.
    • Comfortable and snug fit, suitable for exercise without issues.
    • Volume limit feature is valued for safe listening levels.
    • Bone conduction technology works well for hearing music and environment.

Based on 41 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 67.6
Mic 73.1
Build 96.1
Sound 55.6
Battery 18.2
Comfort 30
Connectivity 71.6
Social Proof 95
Affordability 0

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor on-ear
Open/Closed open
Foldable No
Ear Cushion earbud-free design
Headband Titanium

Audio

Driver Type bone conduction
Drivers 2
Freq Min 20
Freq Max 20000
Impedance 9
Sensitivity 105
Hi-Res Audio No
Codecs SBC, AAC

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.1
Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Multipoint No

Battery

Battery Life 10
Charge Time 1
Fast Charging TRUE
Charging proprietary

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 2
NC Mic Yes
Boom Mic No
Detachable Mic No

Features

Voice Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls No
App Shokz App
Gaming Mode No
Water Resistance Water-Resistant

vs Competition

Spec Shokz OpenRun Pro Sony WH-1000XM6 Sennheiser HDB 630 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type bone conduction dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 30 42 40 - 40
Impedance Ohms 9 48 480 - 32 16
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version 5.1 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4
Battery Life Hours 10 30 60 30 30 135
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial ProofAffordability
Shokz OpenRun Pro 67.673.196.155.618.23071.6950
Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare 98.59896.192.877.778.599.983.65.4
Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare 98.579.774.597.791.642.998.3954.4
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 98.598.994.798.777.750.197.4952.7
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare 94.873.194.749.677.778.599.783.67.8
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare 98.581.390.893.499.9301009525

Usage Scores

Work (30.9)Calls (29.2)Music (43.7)Overall (46.8)Budget (38.1)Gaming (42.9)Studio (43.2)Commute (27.2)
  • Work30.9
  • Calls29.2
  • Music43.7
  • Overall46.8
  • Budget38.1
  • Gaming42.9
  • Studio43.2
  • Commute27.2

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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